2006 Chevrolet Kalos vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Kalos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Kalos would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Kalos. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Kalos.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Kalos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Kalos. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Kalos | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Kalos | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.9 mm | 100.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
